Pierce County Lady Bears Golf Team
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Pierce County High School Lady Bears golf team for winning the State Class AA championship on May 22, 2023.
This remarkable achievement makes the Lady Bears back-to-back State champions after winning a Class AAA championship last year.
This year's championship was held on the team's home course, the Okefenokee Country Club Golf Course.
Sophomore Mackenzie Connell was the first Lady Bear to come in with the remarkable score of 1 over 73, followed by senior Maggie Sapp, junior Lily Spivey, and sophomore Addyson Walker.
In Class AA, the two lowest scores count for the team, which gave the Lady Bears an impressive 30-stroke lead over the second-place team.
Mackenzie Connell finished in first place for the Class AA tournament, with all four members finishing in the top 10.
Again, I congratulate the Pierce County Lady Bears golf team on their championship, and I wish them well in their future endeavors on and off the golf course. Honoring Dana Wright
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dana Wright. Mrs. Wright was an educator and impacted many children's lives in Georgia's First District. She concluded her distinguished 33 years of teaching while serving as principal of Ebenezer Elementary School.
She was born and raised in Statesboro, going on to be a Georgia Southern alumni and a charter member of Alpha Omicron Pi. She was also a valued member of the Delta Kappa Gamma professional educators society.
When she wasn't teaching, she was cheering on the Eagles at football or basketball games or spending time with the Statesboro crew, her lifelong friends, Leah, Pam, and Amy.
Mrs. Wright was dedicated to improving her community through her passion for education, and her impact will be felt for many years to come.
My sincere condolences go out to the Wright family during this time of mourning.
Savannah, Georgia: Named One of the Most Beautiful Places in America
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the city of Savannah, Georgia, being named the most beautiful place in Georgia and the fourth most beautiful place in the country by Travellers Worldwide.
Savannah is home to a lively tourism industry due to its historical architecture, captivating greenery, entertainment, and southern hospitality.
Savannah is also considered the largest national historic landmark district in the United States, thanks to its abundance of artifacts from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.
The coastline of Savannah is home to miles of great fishing spots, beautiful beaches, and warm waters.
Whether you are a history buff looking for a place to vacation or doing business, Savannah has something to offer for everyone.
I am proud to represent such a beautiful area that aids Georgia's economy tremendously and brings many Americans to the State I call home. Congratulating Riyon Rankin
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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Brunswick High alumnus Riyon Rankin for winning the boy's high jump title at the Nike Outdoor Nationals.
Mr. Rankin has been making a name for himself in the track and field world for the past 2 years, being the first student to claim a track and field State and national championship in Brunswick High School's history.
Recently, he cleared a high jump of over 7 feet, breaking the 6A State record. It was not long after his record-breaking jump that he received the invitation to compete from Nike.
Mr. Rankin went on to win his event at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, sharing with interviewers that he only plans to improve from there. He is committed to the University of Georgia--Go Dawgs--where he will begin attending in the fall.
I wish Mr. Rankin the best of luck in his track and field career at UGA and thank him for representing the city of Brunswick and the First District with such determination and persistence.
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